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Over the years, Miller Consultants has worked with many labor/management partnerships both formal and informal.
Here are some quick tips for forging successful partnerships.
 Tip One
Develop a clear, concrete picture of what you are trying to accomplish at the very
beginning of the effort. This effort clearly must make sense for both labor and
management. The vision must ultimately be tied to the objectives and strategy of the company.
Tip Two
Labor and management should design the process and project jointly. Both groups need a
voice and a process for identifying shared goals, clear boundaries, and common measures of success.
Tip Three
A Labor and management task force should have the opportunity to learn about what other
companies have done. Many companies welcome visitors. In addition, several conferences
look at labor/management partnerships each year.
Tip Four
Give close attention to issues such as building trust, sharing power, and changing the
culture. Don't even attempt a partnership unless all stakeholders are prepared to change
the fundamentals of how they relate to each other, how they work together, and how they view power.
Tip Five
Think strategically and build the proper support systems before jumping in. But allow for
pitfalls and mistakes. They are bound to occur. Don't get discouraged.
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